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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,144.84, 30,559.65 and 12,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,144.84, 30,559.65 and 12,073.25 is: 16,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,144.84 : 30,559.65 = 12,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,144.84/30,559.65 = 12,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,144.84x = 30,559.65 × 12,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,144.84x = 368,954,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,954,294.36/22,144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.96

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